---
title: "Dinosaur Adventure Show event hosted at the Corn Exchange"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0553ed"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-26"
---

# Dinosaur Adventure Show event hosted at the Corn Exchange

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0553ed

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Bedford Borough Council for the Dinosaur Adventure Show event, hosted at the Corn Exchange, has reached the award and contract stage as of 26th June 2025. This process falls under the services category with a primary focus on event services. The procurement method used was direct, classified as below threshold without competition, and the contract has been awarded to Dinosaur Adventure Live Ltd, based in Harrow, Middlesex. The contract was signed on 8th June 2025, with a start date of 9th June 2025 and an end date of 9th June 2026, amounting to £36,000 gross.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses in the event services industry to gauge market demand for similar events and explore partnership or service provision opportunities with sub-central government authorities like Bedford Borough Council. SMEs specialising in entertainment, event management, or related services might find such tenders particularly beneficial, as they often require unique and engaging offerings that can draw significant public interest and assure regular collaborations. Understanding the dynamics of direct procurement at sub-central government levels can enable businesses to strategise effectively, potentially leading to growth and a stronger foothold in public sector projects.

## Notice

Waiver - Urgency This waiver is requested to facilitate payment to the external provider of the Dinosaur Adventure Show, a well established annual event hosted at the Corn Exchange. The payments - ticket settlements. Transferring net proceeds from ticket sales collected through our Box Office.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035300-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jun 2025 - 9 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DINOSAUR ADVENTURE LIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2025 at 09:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035300-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035300-2025
  26th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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